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Ireland set to have longest heatwave since 1976

Ireland set to have longest heatwave since 1976
BBC Northern Ireland Friday 17 July 2026, 05:25 UTC 1 min read
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The current heatwave in Northern Ireland has lasted for five days, but temperatures look set to dip on Friday.

The current heatwave in Northern Ireland has lasted for five days, but temperatures look set to dip on Friday.
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